Archive · 22 May 2025
NHAI Ordered to Pay PNC Infratech Rs 485 Crore
Imagine a company, PNC Infratech, was building a road for the government (NHAI).
The road took longer to build than planned, and the company said it cost them more money.
They went to a special judge (Arbitral Tribunal) to sort things out.
The judge agreed with the company and told the government to pay them a large sum of money, about 485 crore rupees, because of the delays.
The government is now reviewing the decision.
The Arbitral Tribunal ruled in favor of PNC Infratech.
NHAI was directed to pay Rs 485 crore with interest.
The dispute originated from the construction of a new four-lane Agra Bypass.
PNC Infratech had initially claimed Rs 661.51 crore including interest.
NHAI had filed counterclaims of Rs 38.52 crore plus interest.
- Who
- The involved parties are NHAI and PNC Infratech Limited.
- What
- The Arbitral Tribunal directed NHAI to pay Rs 485 crore with interest to PNC Infratech.
- When
- An Arbitral Tribunal was established in June 2019 to resolve the disputes.
- Where
- The dispute involves a four-lane Agra Bypass project.
- Why
- Disagreement arose from a FIDIC contract concerning the construction of a four-lane Agra Bypass, with PNC Infratech seeking more funds due to project delays.
PNC Infratech
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Project Delay and Cost
PNC Infratech
PNC Infratech claimed project delays led to increased costs.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
NHAI disputed the claims.
- Amount to be Paid
- Rs 485 crore with interest
- Claimant
- PNC Infratech Limited
- Respondent
- National Highways Authority of India
- Contract Type
- FIDIC contract
- Project
- Agra Bypass
- AT Established
- June 2019